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Reception Ready

Stories
July 24, 2024
School readiness is a term that is often used to describe the skills and attributes that children require before their first term in their Reception Class of their school. Often this phrase can cause lots of confusion, however it is more about the child's physical, social and emotional development than academic ability. Here are some tips and tricks to help guide you through the summer months prior to your child having their first day in their new Reception Class.
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IET Faraday Challenge

News
December 4, 2024
Go Beyond students participated in the Faraday Challenge Day, designed to be cross curricular and cover hands on activities spanning science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Fantasy Football Update

News
December 2, 2024
As we come out of the international break and head for a busy Christmas period here is the full run down of our Football Fantasy League. There’s a familiar name at the top!
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Great Ballard Art Exhibition 2024

News
December 2, 2024
Last week we hosted our first ever whole school Art Exhibition at Great Ballard. Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you all next year for the annual show.
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Welcome from the Heads of School

Stories
August 28, 2024
Welcome to a new term and academic year at Great Ballard!
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The Power of Treating People Differently

Stories
April 3, 2024
Neurodiversity week is not just about celebrating difference. It’s also about considering the power of treating people differently, approaching them as individuals and working out how to get the very best out of everyone.
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Beyond the Classroom with Computer Science

Stories
March 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the traditional approach to teaching Computer Science has transformed into an interactive experience. From hands-on learning with LEGO and robots, to integrating real-world enterprise scenarios.
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